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Byron Frank Trenchard

Born: 10/10/1927
Died: 10/28/2021
Age: 94
Community: Fenton, MI

TRENCHARD, Byron Frank - Of Fenton, age 94, died Thursday, October 28, 2021 at Arbutus Park Manor.

Funeral service will be held 12 Noon, Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Lake Fenton United Methodist Church, 2581 North Long Lake Road, Fenton,

Pastor Vincent Slocum officiating.

Burial in Oakwood Cemetery.

Visitation 3-7pm Friday, November 5, 2021 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint. Visitation 11:30 Saturday at church until the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Lake Fenton United Methodist Church or Arbutus Park Manor, 207 Ottawa Street, Johnstown, PA 15904.

Byron was born in Geneva, New York on October 10, 1927, the son of the late James and Elda Trenchard. Byron played the violin and trumpet in high school, forming an orchestra called The Sizzling Sons of Syncopation in order to save the prom during the war. He received his BA from Syracuse University in January, 1950 and a BA in Mechanical Engineering. Byron was a World War II Veteran June 1945 to June 1946 serving in the Coast Guard. On June 20, 1948, he married Ruth Ledgerwood in Benton Center, New York. In the fall of 2007, he married Anne Folan in Bedford, Pennsylvania. Byron was a Buick Engineer for 36+ years in Power Train, retiring in July, 1986. His key accomplishments were the 3800 Engine and Turbocharger. He was a member of United Methodist Church for many years. Byron’s hobbies included photography, genealogy and family travel.

Surviving are son, Barry (Robin) Trenchard of Fenton;

Daughters-in-law, Donna Trenchard and Josephine Trenchard;

Grandchildren, Michael Trenchard of California and Daniel Trenchard of Alaska, John Henry (Kim) Trenchard of Texas and their daughter Lillian and Alyssa (Ryan) Rochford of Novi;

God-daughter, Tonya (Brian) Smith;

Wife, Anne Folan and her son, David Folan (Linda) and her granddaughter, Jennifer (Mitch) Custer and their daughter Lila;

And brother-in-law, Bernie Laws;

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Trenchard and parents, sons, David Trenchard and Gareld Trenchard, sister, Elizabeth Laws.

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Visitation
Date:   11/5/2021
Time:   3:00 PM
Visitation 3-7pm Friday, November 5, 2021 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint. Visitation 11:30 Saturday at church until the time of the service.
 
Funeral Service
Date:   11/6/2021
Time:   12:00 PM
 
Location:   Lake Fenton United Methodist Church
2581 North Long Lake Road
Fenton, MI 48430

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Official:   Pastor Vincent Slocum

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